Brentford vs Leicester City
Follow along for live updates of the highly-anticipated Premier League matchup between Brentford and Leicester City. The match is on November 30, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM ET from Gtech Community Stadium. Here's everything you need to know to follow the action, including live updates, stream info, match details, and how to watch the game.
How to Watch Brentford vs Leicester City
If you want to watch the match live on TV, Disney+ is the platform to tune into. If you prefer to stream the match online, you can watch the game directly on Disney+ available in South America.
For minute-by-minute updates, VAVEL provides direct coverage of the match: online commentary, match events, and analysis in real-time.
Team News & Lineups
Brentford:
- Christian Norgaard, the Brentford captain, is available for selection after successfully appealing his red card against Everton.
- However, Kristoffer Ajer, Aaron Hickey, and Joshua Dasilva remain out of action. Gustavo Nunes is also not available for this match.
Leicester City:
- Ben Dawson, Leicester's first-team coach, will be in charge following the dismissal of manager Steve Cooper.
- Facundo Buonanotte returns from suspension, but Harry Winks will miss the match due to a groin issue.
- Long-term absentees include Abdul Fatawu, Ricardo Pereira, and Jakub Stolarczyk.
Head-to-Head: Brentford vs Leicester City
- Leicester City has had a strong record against Brentford, going unbeaten in their last eight league games (W5, D3) since a 3-2 defeat in March 1953.
- Brentford have picked up just two draws and two defeats in their four Premier League meetings with the Foxes. The only side they have faced more often in the competition without a victory is Newcastle, six times.
Brentford's Current Form
- Thomas Frank's Brentford have been one of the teams of the season so far at home, collecting a league-high 16 points and scoring a league-high 18 goals.
- The Bees are looking to record four successive home wins for the first time in the top flight since 1937.
- Brentford can also score at least three goals in four consecutive home league matches for the first time since 1984.
- They also have an impressive nine wins in a row at home against newly-promoted teams, with their last loss to Norwich in November 2021.
- Yoane Wissa has been in outstanding form at home, scoring seven goals and assisting two in his last five Premier League appearances at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Leicester City's Current Struggles
- Leicester City has conceded the opening goal in a league-high 10 of their 12 top-flight matches this season.
- The Foxes have struggled away from home, with their only win in the last 14 Premier League away fixtures coming at Southampton.
- They have not managed to score in three consecutive away games, including a 3-0 loss to Manchester United earlier this month.
- Leicester's away form in London has been poor, winning just one of their last 13 Premier League games in the capital (D3, L9). In their last five visits to London, they've conceded at least two goals each time.
Key Players to Watch
Brentford:
- Bryan Mbeumo has been a consistent performer, either scoring or assisting in each of his last six league games at home.
- Yoane Wissa presents a constant danger, netting in each of his last five home Premier League outings.
Leicester City:
- Jordan Ayew has made the difference coming off the bench, scoring three in the last five league matches and all those in additional time.
Preview: What to Expect
While Brentford seek to extend their good form at home, Leicester City faces a challenge to improve their away record and avoid further slip-ups under interim coach Ben Dawson. This will be an exciting encounter as both teams look for vital points in the Premier League standings.
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